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Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Khamzat Chimaev’s d’arce choke is legitimately so slick and powerful. Alongside Islam Makhachev, he is leading the pack in pushing that strangle into the elite meta of top control.
I don’t think Cub Swanson vs. Kevin Vallejos would play out in the veteran’s favor, but I respect the mentality.
More stellar quotes from the wordsmiths of UFC 327 (if that sounds sarcastic, it’s not. I love these quotes wholeheartedly):
This is the correct way to treat Josh Hokit and his schtick.
The UFC is matching Yakhyaev versus a Light Heavyweight with a pulse? Nice.
Every Chingiz Allazov setup is so cool.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Beautiful fake low and throw high:
I expect Horiguchi vs. Kape 2 to be a much more competitive fight, as Kape has learned how to use his athleticism in a smarter way.
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